African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

A precision nutrient variability study of an experimental plot in Mukono Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Mukono, Uganda

F. O. Adekayode*
  • F. O. Adekayode*
  • Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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T. Lutaaya
  • T. Lutaaya
  • National Agricultural Research Organization, Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARO MuZARDI), Uganda
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M. O. Ogunkoya
  • M. O. Ogunkoya
  • Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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P. Lusembo
  • P. Lusembo
  • National Agricultural Research Organization, Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARO MuZARDI), Uganda
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P. O. Adekayode
  • P. O. Adekayode
  • Adekayode Farms and Agricultural Consultancy, Fanibi Road, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 20 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 05 June 2014
  •  Published: 30 June 2014

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